I 171h

We haven't moved up the list any in 2 weeks. I had a feeling this would happen since we moved so quick in the beginning. But who knows it could start moving rapidly again. Good things have been happening for other families with our agency-several passed court this week and some received an embassy date (to travel).
Speaking of traveling Joel applied for his passport last week. I was going to as well but can't find my birth certificate. I have ordered 3 and can't remember where I put them! I guess I'll apply as soon as I find them or order yet another one. They said it takes about 5 or 6 weeks to get a passport back so we should be ok unless things start to move SUPER fast.
Our home study agency called Thursday and said US Immigration has our application ready for approval but they want a statement from the vet saying that our dogs are good tempered and would be safe around children (don't worry Rebecca the vets never seen NayNay around you LOL). The vet says she will fax the statement to me on Monday so hopefully our approval will be complete very soon.
We're still hopefull to get a referral by this summer. Unfortunately, the Ethiopian courts close in August and September so I'm not real sure but this could possibly put a delay on things. It's all in God's perfect timing!! Below is a few pictures of our beautiful little neice Katie-hopefully she will have her very first cousin REALLY soon:)

Seventh Heaven

We officially moved up to #7 on the baby boy wait list! A family accepted their referral of twin two month old boys-congrats Outmans!! We are still patiently waiting for our I 171h form-I called to check the status today and noone could help me except to say we could go to the office in Louisville and ask -thats only a 3 hour drive just to ask a question ;( Guess we'll just wait a little longer-maybe we can stop by the office when we go to Louisville for my sister-in-laws wedding in May if we haven't heard anything yet. Things will probably slow down for a while as far as referrals go but I pray that they don't. We are so blessed to have moved up 5 spots in a little over a month!! God is awesome!!!
Everyone continue to pray that referrals continue to come quickly, that other families waiting pass their court dates the first time and that those getting ready to travel have safe, wonderful trips!